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North Scripps Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Diego County (71 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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North Scripps surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Scripps sea temperature is
18.5° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Scripps this week:
The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 17th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | |
356 | 800 | 694 | 1155 | 1020 | 827 | 480 | 266 | 151 | 116 | 90 | 122 | 145 | 184 | 150 | 174 | 126 | 249 | 150 | 245 | 299 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 9:08PM2.04m | 10:55AM1.09m | 9:50PM2.04m | 11:55AM1.04m | 10:37PM1.98m | 1:02PM1.01m | 11:29PM1.85m | 2:16PM1.01m | 00:30AM1.67m | 3:31PM1.07m | 1:42AM1.47m | 4:34PM1.18m | 3:08AM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:46PM0.46m | 4:25AM-0.52m | 3:26PM0.54m | 5:17AM-0.52m | 4:11PM0.62m | 6:12AM-0.46m | 5:02PM0.70m | 7:12AM-0.35m | 6:09PM0.78m | 8:16AM-0.23m | 7:44PM0.82m | 9:20AM-0.11m | 9:37PM0.77m | 10:20AM0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 |
 | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | 7:45 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | S 14 | SW 15 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 356 | 800 | 694 | 1155 | 1020 | 827 | 480 | 266 | 151 | 116 | 82 | 122 | 137 | 133 | 150 | 174 | 126 | 249 | 100 | 245 | 299 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 239 | 204 | 257 | 137 | 98 | 49 | 68 | 68 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 49 | 145 | 107 | 136 | 144 | 102 | 125 | 75 | 71 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | S 12 | SW 19 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | 22 | 8 | 139 | 24 | 81 | 78 | 49 | 48 | 96 | 94 | 90 | 80 | 75 | 184 | 82 | 81 | 78 | 99 | 150 | 39 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | SSE 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 69 | 148 | 265 | 69 | 127 | 69 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 148 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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Information about the North Scripps Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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